Workforce Trainer EMS Paramedic Coordinator

Are you someone who strives for excellence, values accountability, provides the best service, all while reflecting unwavering integrity? Our talented team members across the state follow the behaviors, beliefs and outcomes of these core values to ensure that our vision is met. If you're ready to join the TSTC family and make great memories please complete our application process.

Overview:

• Oversee Paramedic Workforce Program across the state of Texas

• Provide student instruction in the classroom during lab days.

• Provide student instruction in the online format.

• Provide tutoring online for students.

• Provide leadership in evaluating the need of the department and recommend material, equipment necessary for the implementation for an effective educational program.

• Follow college policies and operational procedures to the instructional faculty and staff of the Program. Provide necessary support for the decisions of the college.

• Assure all state and national accreditation requirements are met for the Program and ensure applicable documentation and timelines are met.

• Provide and maintain clinical affiliations agreements to College, State, and National Guidelines and standards.

• Performing duties of clinical coordinator (scheduling students for clinicals, providing clinical orientation, auditing PCRs).

• Oversee EMS Programs as Advanced Coordinator and Clinical Coordinator.

Education/Experience/Knowledge/Skills/Certifications Required:

• Associate's degree in a related field or approved alternate certification/training.

• Four years of experience as a Paramedic functioning on an emergency response ambulance required

• Paramedic certification from the Texas Department of State Health Services

• Knowledge of EMS practices

• Knowledge of laboratory safety practices

• Knowledge of emergency procedures

• Knowledge of pre-hospital practices

• Knowledge of proper assessment techniques

• Skill to demonstrate use and maintenance of equipment in a safe and correct manner

• Teaching and testing skills

• Ability to deliver instructional presentations

• Ability to prepare EMS lab

• Ability to train and direct students

• Physical Demands, Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects

• Expertise in Emergency Medicine

• Expertise in Basic and Advanced Life Support Skills

• Communication Skills

• Teaching Ability

• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

• Adaptability and Flexibility

• Empathy and Compassion

• Patience and Resilience

• Continuous learning through evidence based practice

• Ethical and Professional Conduct

• Train and direct students on proper emergency procedures to include: suctioning, oxygen therapy, airway management, traction, splinting, bandaging, etc.

• Demonstrate procedures including but not limited to: CPR instruction for infants and adults, spinal immobilization, vital signs, patient assessment, etc.

• Direct students in the proper procedure for medical administration such as: metered dose inhalers, epi pens, sublingual intramuscular injection, subcutaneous injection, endotracheal, cardioversion, code management, and defibrillation

• Train students on the proper procedures for ECG Recognition, such as: endotracheal intubation for adult and infant, esophageal intubation, intraosseous infusion, intravenous catheter insertion, external cardiac pacing, pneumatic anti-shock trousers, and automatic external defibrillator

• Provide information in the areas of expertise including but not limited to: hazardous materials, communications, ambulance operations, and multi-casualty incidents;

• Keep up to date with and revise course content and teaching methodology in order to maintain current working knowledge;

• Direct and/or evaluate students through skills practice in the proper procedures for safe and effective use of EMS equipment and simulation manikins;

• Prepare EMS lab sessions with the proper amount of materials and equipment necessary to effectively teach or evaluate EMS skills for each student;

• Maintain current working knowledge of pre-hospital practices and EMS education curriculum

• Train and direct students on proper CPR procedures to include: rescue breathing, opening of the airway, chest compressions, and AED operation while utilizing AHA approved training materials; train and direct students in BLS procedures and protocols

• Train and direct students on proper activation of emergency response systems

• Train and direct students in proper assessment techniques to include: medical assessment, trauma assessment, pediatric and geriatric assessment

Recommended Experience/Certifications:

• Four consecutive years as a certified EMS Instructor

• 240 documented hours of instruction for initial EMS certificate students

• EMS Instructor Certification

• BLS Instructor

• ACLS Instructor

• PALS Instructor

• PHTLS Instructor

• NREMT Paramedic

• Advanced Coordinator with Department of State Health Services

• Clinical Coordinator experience

Equivalent combination of education, training and relevant professional experience will be considered.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Texas State Technical College (TSTC), as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. TSTC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at TSTC.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for the finalist(s) under consideration for this position.